Splitting videos causes frame to freeze?

[john.jenin]

So whenever I split a video, there will be a frame freeze for about a second or so.

Example:

Shotcut frame freeze

Split at 0:07

I’m using MP4 videos and exporting also as MP4. I did not change any settings but I do tried software and hardware encorder and it didn’t help.

Also, this only happens in the in export output but not the preview window.
Anybody else having the same problem?

[john.jenin]

I decided to do some testing. I record MP4 using Bandicam, Mirilis Action and OBS; all have same problem. But when I change recording to AVI, no frame freeze anymore.

Since I do have Camtasia installed, I tried to render some of my MP4 files and did not encounter the same problem.

So it’s safe to assume Shotcut is not really compatible with MP4.

[shotcut]

It works fine with nearly all MP4 files I have, but variable frame rate is not supported, and many of the things you mention are creating variable frame rate by default. Also, a very long or open GOP in encode settings can cause a problem. If you encounter such a problem, you can use Properties > Convert, and Shotcut will replace the clip in your project when it is done converting.